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It's Cookin' Time!

Ready, Set, Marinate!

These four savory sauces will secure your status as a barbecue guru.

You’ve gone grocery shopping, stocked up on beer, and confirmed that the barbecue is in working order. These things are important, but experienced grill masters know that a great marinade (and maybe one killer potato salad) is the true secret of a successful barbecue. Whether you’re cooking beef, chicken, steak or pork, the right soaking sauce will tenderize, boost flavor and take any dish from fine to sublime.

Cook’s Note: For all recipes, whisk ingredients together vigorously until they are combined. Place sauce with meat, chicken or fish to be marinated in a glass container or a resealable plastic bag with the air squeezed out. For safety reasons, never marinate at room temperature—use the refrigerator. These recipes are for about 2 pounds of each ingredient.